Goodbye Spring, For Now
The lovely little blast of spring we have been enjoying the last few days is just about over. No matter when you think that spring… Read More »Goodbye Spring, For Now
Mark’s Reports
UPDATED: Questions Answered & Questions Unanswered
We are starting to see more consistency in the spring conditions on the mountain this week, which is a big bonus for those that are… Read More »UPDATED: Questions Answered & Questions Unanswered
Spring: How Long Will It Last?
It was another fine spring day at Alpine Meadows. The parking lots were full and some lifts were very busy, but timing and flexibility were… Read More »Spring: How Long Will It Last?
Some Spring Weather Ahead And Then Questions
It was another windy day at Alpine Meadows and it appears I may have skied during the wrong part of the day. That’s not to… Read More »Some Spring Weather Ahead And Then Questions
Exceptional
I try to be careful about using words like “exceptional” when it comes to mountain reports, as sensationalizing the conditions on the mountain only leads… Read More »Exceptional
Knee Deep Pow Day
It was a knee deep pow day…if you’re a Corgi. For the rest of us, it was somewhere between boot sole deep to boot buckle… Read More »Knee Deep Pow Day
It’s “That” Weekend
We all know those people. They are the ones that are always waiting for the “good snow” before they commit to skiing. Consequently, they usually… Read More »It’s “That” Weekend
Mélange
It was a mélange of weather today, and that trend will continue into the upcoming weekend. With the thoughts of powder skiing long behind us,… Read More »Mélange
New Snow…I Think
There is a lot to unpack here after a very good day of skiing, which was not at all a powder day. That said, it… Read More »New Snow…I Think
A Rare Thing: A Third Day Of Mountain Closure
Alpine Meadows and Palisades Tahoe remained closed for a third day on Sunday, March 3rd. Not many people had a third day of closure on… Read More »A Rare Thing: A Third Day Of Mountain Closure
A Little Behind But Not A Bust
Yes, this storm came in a little warmer and quite a bit later than what “the experts” thought would happen. Consequently, Hotter Wheels was able… Read More »A Little Behind But Not A Bust
Meteorological Spring And The Biggest Storm of Winter Are On Our Doorstep
It’s a confusing time of the year weather-wise. The temperatures were warm today and there was plenty of spring snow to enjoy, even though there… Read More »Meteorological Spring And The Biggest Storm of Winter Are On Our Doorstep
Gust ‘N Bust
Yeah, it was that kind of day. There was a whole lot of wind, but not much in the way of snow yet. Yesterday, I… Read More »Gust ‘N Bust
Winter Took A Weekend Off…But She Has Big Plans For Later This Week
Wow, that was a beautiful and very spring like weekend, which was perfect for people wanting to watch the World Cup, and those that just… Read More »Winter Took A Weekend Off…But She Has Big Plans For Later This Week
II
We’re pressing pause on skiing for the weekend. Today marked my 101st day in a row of skiing (91 at Alpine Meadows), so I gave… Read More »II